2003 International Ic recalls and problems

The 2003 International Ic has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2003 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jan 6, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V011000 · 2,546 vehicles

Problem: On certain school buses, an incorrect brake pedal was installed, leading to misalignment. Misalignment, in conjunction with a force actuated brake switch, can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications. In some light braking situations, the vehicle can come to a complete stop without activation of the brake lights.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, AN INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL WAS INSTALLED, LEADING TO MISALIGNMENT. MISALIGNMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A FORCE ACTUATED BRAKE SWITCH, CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS. IN SOME LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, THE VEHICLE CAN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Risk: If the brake lights do not activate properly under normal driving conditions, it could lead to a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

International will notify its customers and replace the incorrect brake pedal with the correct version free of charge. Owner notification began May 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact International at 800-448-7825.

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2003 vs. other International Ic years

2002: 2 complaints20022

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Questions

Does the 2003 International Ic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 International Ic, the latest from Jan 6, 2004 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 International Ic?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 International Ic.